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HV09 WHJ

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,858 mi
Last recorded120,858 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 WHJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 120,858 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 120,854 miles

Front Position lamp not working on both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 110,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 110,050 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 102,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 79,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 79,826 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 69,015 miles

Both head light lens deteriorated (poor image)

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (07/2012)

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Damage to bumper

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s/f tyre heavy cracked

o/s/r tyre heavly cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2021 59,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s/f tyre heavy cracked

o/s/r tyre heavly cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,817 miles

both headlamps faded

damage to n/s rear outer sill

rear pads worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wipers smeary

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,445 miles

Headlamps misty.

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,695 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,221 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,614 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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HV09 WHJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 73,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV09 WHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV09 WHJ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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